Cliff Caines is an accomplished, working drummer in Phoenix, AZ.
He plays all types of music…Rock, Funk, R&B, Country, Latin, Jazz and Classical. He is also first call for the Scottsdale Symphonic Orchestra when they need a drummer that reads and plays drum kit.
Upcoming gigs include the Kentucky Derby Viewing Party at the Arizona Biltmore Resort with the Diann Shumate Jazz Quartet.
Recent performances include:
Drum kit on Leonard Bernstein’s Westside Story Overture with the Scottsdale Symphonic Orchestra at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts.
Classic rock and country gig at Dierks Bentleys Whiskey Row in Gilbert, AZ.
Corporate gig for Amazon.com (with Las Vegas singer Michael Sinatra).
Jazz gigs throughout the valley with The Diann Shumate Quartet, the FTP Trio and the LDC Jazz Trio.
Theater gig drumming for the Almost Famous Theater Company’s production of “Young Frankenstein”.
Cliff began studying drums and percussion when he was 10 years old. He was a Music Performance Major at Montclair State University where he studied orchestral and mallet percussion with WILLIAM LAVERICK, Principal Percussionist of the NJ STATE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA.
He also studied jazz drumming with several teachers in the NYC area including CHARLIE PERSIP of the DIZZY GILLESPIE BAND.
Concert appearances with opening acts for:
Meatloaf
James Brown
Kool and The Gang
The O’Jays
Appearances in New York City clubs with original music bands include:
The Bitter End
The Ritz
Limelight
Pyramid Club
The Cat Club
Nirvana
Sanctuary
Off-Broadway and Cabaret performances:
Musical comedy
CUPID’S INFERNO
West End Gate, New York, NY
Cabaret review
LEWIS CASON AND THE FUN BAND
Capito’s, New York, NY
Other highlights:
East Coast tour and with original band MERIDIAN featuring FRAN VALLI (Frankie Valli’s daughter).
East Coast tour of clubs and resorts with cover band AMAZING GRACE
And many, many freelance performances over the years for weddings, corporate gigs, private parties, etc.
Recording Sessions
A&R Studios, New York, NY
RCA Studios, New York, NY
Giant Studios, New York, NY
SafeSound Studios, New York, NY
Accomplished and well versed in:
Jazz, Latin, Rock, Reggae
Funk, Fusion, Hip Hop, Cabaret
Seasoned pro with years of experience
Solid player with dynamics, taste and energy
Good sight-reader, quick study
Experienced studio musician
Studio experience includes: Click tracks, sequenced tracks, demos, jingles and album projects.
Gear
Pearl Prestige Session Select drum kit
Roland V-Drums electronic drum kit
Zildjian cymbals
Roland OctaPad
Audio-Technica Ever-Ear Monitors
Assorted percussion instruments:
Cabasa, Agogo Bells, Claves, Cowbell, Finger Cymbals, Wood Blocks, Maracas, Guiro, Shakers, Jingle Bells, Kalimba, etc.
He plays all types of music…Rock, Funk, R&B, Country, Latin, Jazz and Classical. He is also first call for the Scottsdale Symphonic Orchestra when they need a drummer that reads and plays drum kit.
Upcoming gigs include the Kentucky Derby Viewing Party at the Arizona Biltmore Resort with the Diann Shumate Jazz Quartet.
Recent performances include:
Drum kit on Leonard Bernstein’s Westside Story Overture with the Scottsdale Symphonic Orchestra at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts.
Classic rock and country gig at Dierks Bentleys Whiskey Row in Gilbert, AZ.
Corporate gig for Amazon.com (with Las Vegas singer Michael Sinatra).
Jazz gigs throughout the valley with The Diann Shumate Quartet, the FTP Trio and the LDC Jazz Trio.
Theater gig drumming for the Almost Famous Theater Company’s production of “Young Frankenstein”.
Cliff began studying drums and percussion when he was 10 years old. He was a Music Performance Major at Montclair State University where he studied orchestral and mallet percussion with WILLIAM LAVERICK, Principal Percussionist of the NJ STATE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA.
He also studied jazz drumming with several teachers in the NYC area including CHARLIE PERSIP of the DIZZY GILLESPIE BAND.
Concert appearances with opening acts for:
Meatloaf
James Brown
Kool and The Gang
The O’Jays
Appearances in New York City clubs with original music bands include:
The Bitter End
The Ritz
Limelight
Pyramid Club
The Cat Club
Nirvana
Sanctuary
Off-Broadway and Cabaret performances:
Musical comedy
CUPID’S INFERNO
West End Gate, New York, NY
Cabaret review
LEWIS CASON AND THE FUN BAND
Capito’s, New York, NY
Other highlights:
East Coast tour and with original band MERIDIAN featuring FRAN VALLI (Frankie Valli’s daughter).
East Coast tour of clubs and resorts with cover band AMAZING GRACE
And many, many freelance performances over the years for weddings, corporate gigs, private parties, etc.
Recording Sessions
A&R Studios, New York, NY
RCA Studios, New York, NY
Giant Studios, New York, NY
SafeSound Studios, New York, NY
Accomplished and well versed in:
Jazz, Latin, Rock, Reggae
Funk, Fusion, Hip Hop, Cabaret
Seasoned pro with years of experience
Solid player with dynamics, taste and energy
Good sight-reader, quick study
Experienced studio musician
Studio experience includes: Click tracks, sequenced tracks, demos, jingles and album projects.
Gear
Pearl Prestige Session Select drum kit
Roland V-Drums electronic drum kit
Zildjian cymbals
Roland OctaPad
Audio-Technica Ever-Ear Monitors
Assorted percussion instruments:
Cabasa, Agogo Bells, Claves, Cowbell, Finger Cymbals, Wood Blocks, Maracas, Guiro, Shakers, Jingle Bells, Kalimba, etc.